New York Business Litigation

Seyfarth’s Greg Markel authored Chapter 1, “Director and Officers Liability”, in New York Law Journal’s “New York Business Litigation”. Greg discusses the intricacies of directors and officers liability, highlighting their fiduciary duties, potential legal claims, and shareholder actions such as derivate suits and class actions. The chapter covers key corporate governance issues like breach of fiduciary duty and conflicts of interest, alongside legal protections such as indemnification and insurance. Attention is given to critical wrongdoing that should be avoided including insider trading, usurping corporate opportunities, and criminal liabilities, providing a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities and safeguards surrounding directors and officers in corporate settings. Greg authored the inaugural edition and has since meticulously updated each subsequent edition annually.

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